Mad respect. I'm just like you big bikes in the dirt are not my thing. With you repeating the tips I think I'll watch a few times and get them ingrained in my head.
I started wincing within 1 min of the start,when he demonstrated lifting the 1200.My back screamed "NO!" ,I did myself no good just carrying individual fork tubes from my CBR(took me over a week to recover & I'm still getting bruises appear 2 weeks later lol) The hardest part of offroading for me,was trying to concentrate on looking far enough ahead. Well done mate,thoroughly enjoyable video.RSMF
I rode the exact same bike! #5 I loved the adventure experience and I can't wait to go back. You've done an excellent job telling it like it is here sir!
Very nice video & contents Lamb and thumbs up for accepting & enjoying to ride (and did good) a so-called "adventure" 240 kgs cow that steers like a 40'container... Ride Safe. V
Think I'm going to have to book myself in for that sometime. Just goes to show what a difference proper tyres makes off road - I took my Ducati Multistrada 1200s on a green lane the other day on pure road tyres, slipped over on the first patch of wet mud :-/
The trick to turning the Tiger while standing up is slightly turning your leg into the bike on the outside leg and kneeing into the tank slightly keeping your weight on the outside peg. Keep your body more or less perpendicular to the ground.Use the pressure of your knee to push the bike down into the turn.
Nice work sir! I think you did sterling work there, not easy this off-road lark on big bikes is it......mind you I hate the wet muddy stuff, think I'll stick to off-roading in Spain! Look forward to the next episode...
I did this with Triumph in Moab, Utah. Tiger 1200 XCA myself, in green. Loved it. But at the end of the day I was shocked with how exhausted I was. Riding a big bike like this is very different from my light little KTM 525 MXC.
Great video. I am looking to do this somewhen. The thing is be it the tiger or the gs. They are big heavy bikes to be doing this on. Saying that I'm a large chap and having tried both the gs and explorer gen 1. I bought the explorer. Saying that I wouldn't want to take mine off road as that's not what I bought it for. Look forward to the next part regards Thomas
Watching this reminds me of a ninja god who fell off in front of hundreds ..in the road ....just yards away from The Ace Cafe...a classic piece of footage..
That looks great fun! Doubt if 95% of owners of big ADVs would do any of that sort of really rough riding which means they've wasted their money in the same way most owners of litre+ hyper sports bikes have wasted their money unless they go on track several times per year.
That was very enjoyable although I think the bike's were to big for the terrain . Perhaps something a little smaller. Loved the commentary what a great day out thank you.
Looks a lot like where the dawn to dusk enduro is held. Or as wet as it was when I did it anyway lol. I think Nick was involved in the running of that also 🤔
Yes absolutely, was invited to Croft for a Bennett & Superbike school training day but was too late notice and couldn't make it. Done the Ady Smith Enduro school already 👍
Wow that was awesome might give that a try what like price and is that all on one day or over a couple of days it would be great to compare my Tiger 800 2017 model with the new Tiger 800 2018 model by haven’t had my Tiger probably off road just some farm dirt roads
There was no was I was risking wrists and collar bones on those big Tigers, apparently 248kg fuelled! Little Scrambler held up nicely enough Nice to meet you too! 👍
Oh I didn't know you was there or didn't realise it was you! I found the 1200 tough and after dropping it twice doing the skids (next vid) I stuck with the trusty 800 😂
Lamb Chop Rides one guy in your group (I won’t shame him!) dropped it nine times! I’m the twat in the blue/white suit at the start of the outdoor briefing 👍
I'm still a bit mystified by the need for a 1200 cc adventure bike. It seems to me the 800 does everything you could possibly need and it's lighter and easier to control. Maybe I just need to spend more time on a 1200 cc bike to really understand this.
frankly speaking looks like they didn't teach you how to handle the bike in a curve while standing on the pegs, that's why you feel so unconfindent while riding. Once you learn the technique you'll never ride again seated.... BTW great video amazing place thumbs up to you and Triumph for doing this incredible event
I dont know about others.. But I feel bad because I was wanting you to crash LOL.I dropped my R1 once.. Took me 10 mins to get it up. That guy is like. " Just hold it here and here. Done "
Honestly... none of these bikes should really be used for this type of driving. The "off-road" feature/marketing on these bikes is really just a farce. There are plenty of bikes designed to drive on terrain like this. This type of riding on these bikes will do nothing but damage these bikes. Get a proper Enduro bike. A Tiger 1200 is really ridiculous for this.
Mad respect. I'm just like you big bikes in the dirt are not my thing. With you repeating the tips I think I'll watch a few times and get them ingrained in my head.
Wow that looks fun! Thank you Chops for the entertaining commentary.
I started wincing within 1 min of the start,when he demonstrated lifting the 1200.My back screamed "NO!" ,I did myself no good just carrying individual fork tubes from my CBR(took me over a week to recover & I'm still getting bruises appear 2 weeks later lol) The hardest part of offroading for me,was trying to concentrate on looking far enough ahead. Well done mate,thoroughly enjoyable video.RSMF
Now that looks like a workout but a whole lot of fun 👍🏻
Just completed the course, and I honestly can say enough how amazing it was!
Good Steve isn't it, how was the course wet and slippy or dried out a bit?
Thank you sir. I just found my next vacation trip
Great vid Chops. Thanks for sharing.
I rode the exact same bike! #5 I loved the adventure experience and I can't wait to go back. You've done an excellent job telling it like it is here sir!
Thanks Leigh, Im just editing part 2 now so should be up in a couple of days. Some Scrambler action and some spills included :-)
Loved that Chops, a great way to improve bike skills.
I am planning on doing this sooner rather than later, so thanks for sharing.
Superb Video, Keep up the good work!
More More More!! Great videos Mr. Chopster!
Very nice video & contents Lamb and thumbs up for accepting & enjoying to ride (and did good) a so-called "adventure" 240 kgs cow that steers like a 40'container... Ride Safe. V
Had to be such an amazing experience, would love to do that one day!
Think I'm going to have to book myself in for that sometime. Just goes to show what a difference proper tyres makes off road - I took my Ducati Multistrada 1200s on a green lane the other day on pure road tyres, slipped over on the first patch of wet mud :-/
All it does is rain in all your videos, you need to change hobby to boats
Nailed it..nice work Chops!
Thanks mate 👍
Looked like a LOT of fun!
Looked like fun Mr C
The trick to turning the Tiger while standing up is slightly turning your leg into the bike on the outside leg and kneeing into the tank slightly keeping your weight on the outside peg. Keep your body more or less perpendicular to the ground.Use the pressure of your knee to push the bike down into the turn.
Great vid again brother Chopster!!!
You got a new sub from France. Great job 👍🏻😀
Your a stand up guy Mr Lamb Chop.
Now that looks like a right laugh! I’d love to have a go at that. Looking forward to part two. Great vid as always mate 😎👌
Thanks matey it was a laugh
you look like steve Mcqueen on that scramble 🖒
Excellent vlog! .... I think we need a 150 kilo bike class - maybe 600cc.
I really miss scenery of wales.... recently i want to buy tiger800 xca...☺️
Someday hope riding on there....
Nice work sir! I think you did sterling work there, not easy this off-road lark on big bikes is it......mind you I hate the wet muddy stuff, think I'll stick to off-roading in Spain! Look forward to the next episode...
Thanks TMF, yeah I get wet Wales you get Spain!! Something not right here... 😂
...I can't see a problem? ;0)
I did this with Triumph in Moab, Utah. Tiger 1200 XCA myself, in green. Loved it. But at the end of the day I was shocked with how exhausted I was. Riding a big bike like this is very different from my light little KTM 525 MXC.
I see chops your in my part of the country born and bread in Brecon Beacons the things you can count on is rain snow on more rain ☔️ atb steve
this would be great to experience !
Great video. I am looking to do this somewhen. The thing is be it the tiger or the gs. They are big heavy bikes to be doing this on. Saying that I'm a large chap and having tried both the gs and explorer gen 1. I bought the explorer. Saying that I wouldn't want to take mine off road as that's not what I bought it for. Look forward to the next part regards Thomas
Well done Chops! That looked really slippery wouldn’t mind that in the dry but the wet.....😲So you are officially a riding GOD!🤪👏👍🏻
Haha blimey! I'm saving and printing off your comment to hang on the wall and remind you next time your giving me stick 😂😂
Watching this reminds me of a ninja god who fell off in front of hundreds ..in the road ....just yards away from The Ace Cafe...a classic piece of footage..
WEGGYS MOTORCYCLES UK .......I don’t know what you are talking about?.....🤔🤔🤔😉
Haha now I want to know more... 😀
Lamb Chop Rides it won’t be long I’m sure 😂🤣🤪!!!
Great video, nice riding skills. I would have dropped that bike a hundred times already right at the beginning.
Hats off Sir !
That looks great fun! Doubt if 95% of owners of big ADVs would do any of that sort of really rough riding which means they've wasted their money in the same way most owners of litre+ hyper sports bikes have wasted their money unless they go on track several times per year.
That was very enjoyable although I think the bike's were to big for the terrain . Perhaps something a little smaller. Loved the commentary what a great day out thank you.
The first white bike . Is it 1200 XCA / XCX ?
Looks a lot like where the dawn to dusk enduro is held. Or as wet as it was when I did it anyway lol. I think Nick was involved in the running of that also 🤔
So next, we want to see chops does Morocco, grate upload 👊😃
Great stuff.
Does the 1200 XCA produce a lot of heat to the legs ?
what goggles are those, I cant seem to find any that fit my icon variant
What level course did you do?
If your doing things like this maybe next you could do the Ron haslam race day and the mick extence experience
Yes absolutely, was invited to Croft for a Bennett & Superbike school training day but was too late notice and couldn't make it. Done the Ady Smith Enduro school already 👍
Yes the Ron track day would be the nuts.
I've already done the Ron day on the cbr600rr it actually caused me to buy a cbr600f as a track bike it really instillz you with confidence
Wow that was awesome might give that a try what like price and is that all on one day or over a couple of days it would be great to compare my Tiger 800 2017 model with the new Tiger 800 2018 model by haven’t had my Tiger probably off road just some farm dirt roads
Well worth trying Gavin if you want to test out the Tiger or Scrambler off-road. £300 really isnt a lot of money for what your getting out of it.
There was no was I was risking wrists and collar bones on those big Tigers, apparently 248kg fuelled!
Little Scrambler held up nicely enough
Nice to meet you too! 👍
Oh I didn't know you was there or didn't realise it was you! I found the 1200 tough and after dropping it twice doing the skids (next vid) I stuck with the trusty 800 😂
Lamb Chop Rides one guy in your group (I won’t shame him!) dropped it nine times! I’m the twat in the blue/white suit at the start of the outdoor briefing 👍
Haha I don't feel so bad now! 😀 nice to meet BTW 👍
That's a lot of fun!....Miserable... >_
Knees bent. Then immediately lifts it with his back. Lol
Chopsy which quick shifter should I get
Translogic for me 👍
Great work man! Top of the line upload:)
Did you jump on the scrambler?
Thanks, Yes had a good go on that, in the part 2 vid coming later 👍
thats a lot of fun lol
I'm still a bit mystified by the need for a 1200 cc adventure bike. It seems to me the 800 does everything you could possibly need and it's lighter and easier to control. Maybe I just need to spend more time on a 1200 cc bike to really understand this.
Ahhhh remember the beacons well...
frankly speaking looks like they didn't teach you how to handle the bike in a curve while standing on the pegs, that's why you feel so unconfindent while riding. Once you learn the technique you'll never ride again seated.... BTW great video amazing place thumbs up to you and Triumph for doing this incredible event
1:42 - cat back through the whole lift...STOP
I dont know about others.. But I feel bad because I was wanting you to crash LOL.I dropped my R1 once.. Took me 10 mins to get it up. That guy is like. " Just hold it here and here. Done "
Haha well that's nice. .. don't worry things get a bit droppy on the next one 😂😂
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Was that with the subtitles on 😂
africa twin is better its just a fat machine with power which doesnt make sense in offroading
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Your real name is Greg Davies and I claim my £500
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Honestly... none of these bikes should really be used for this type of driving. The "off-road" feature/marketing on these bikes is really just a farce. There are plenty of bikes designed to drive on terrain like this. This type of riding on these bikes will do nothing but damage these bikes. Get a proper Enduro bike. A Tiger 1200 is really ridiculous for this.